Screenwriting News (June 18-June 24, 2018)

The week’s writing deals and movie project news.

David Ayer writing-directing “Tax Collector” with Cedar Park Entertainment and Cross Creek Pictures.

Andrew Dodge writing “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” for Paramount Pictures.

Sam Mendes and Krysty Wilson-Cairns sell war drama spec script “1917” to Amblin Partners.

Joe Nussbaum sells comedy “Parent’s Night” to Screen Gems to write and direct.

Robert Specland writing sports bio “Gracie” with Mandalay Sports Media, IMG, and Select Films.

Sheldon Turner adapting drama comedy novel “Anatomy of a Miracle” for Paramount Pictures.

Robert Zemeckis and Jack Rapke adapting 1990 movie “The Witches” for Warner Bros. Pictures with Zemeckis to direct.